The microscope of Antoni van Leeuwenhoek won in the category design of the Dutch television programme "Pronkstuk van Nederland". In 1673 Antoni van Leeuwenhoek discovered a complete new world and made bacteria visible with his microscope.
The microscope can be seen in Rijksmuseum Boerhaave in Leiden. The museum is the Netherlands’ treasure chamber of science and medicine.
What were the major discoveries in the history of science in the Netherlands? Who were the researchers behind them and how great is the impact of their discoveries on our lives today? Find out more about their inventions and join us in thinking about today’s big issues.
With a collection spanning five centuries of research and innovation and based on close collaboration with prominent modern scientists, Rijksmuseum Boerhaave offers visitors of all ages a fascinating insight into the world of science.
More information about the televison programme can be found here (unfortunately only available in Dutch).